Jeff Markell NMLS# 224196 AKA Grandpa Mortgage 714.614.4040 and Lee Korengold NMLS# 236625 AKA Home Loan Lee 714.336.9030 talk about home loans (and themselves) via their Mortgage Broker Videos. Get to know the Mortgage Broker In OC guys providing mortgages throughout California. Empire Home Loans NMLS# 1838243 #MortgageBrokerInOC #MortgageBrokerVideos

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Jeff entered the mortgage business in 1996. Licensed in California and Oregon, Jeff has dedicated his mortgage career to helping people become homeowners and accumulate wealth through real estate. His broad experience as a Mortgage Loan Originator, as a REALTOR, and in Management make him a trusted advisor you can count on. A California native and U.S. Air Force veteran, he has lived in Orange County for over 30 years. He has been married to his wife, Mary, since 1992, and they have two kids and two grandsons. Jeff and his family love dogs and actively support dog rescue organizations. Outside of work, Jeff is passionate about cycling, golf, music, and motorcycles.

Lee has been a loan officer for 25+ years and has always had one goal: to help his clients find the best loan available with integrity and honesty. Lee says, “It’s a great feeling when I’m part of a transaction that helps a person or family find the home of their dreams.” The most important part of his life is family. Lee has been married to his wife, Paula since 1977. They have 2 sons; one is an officer in the Marines and, the other is a vice president of a major home and commercial builder. Their sons have blessed them with 7 wonderful grandchildren. Lee enjoys going to the gym and playing as much golf as possible.

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📣 Jeff and Lee Exposed – Video 2 | Business Goals, Fun Questions & Who We're Looking For - We’re back for Video 2 of our series Jeff and Lee Exposed — where we blend mortgage wisdom with a whole lot of personality. 😄🎥 👋 Home Loan Lee here 👋 And I’m Grandpa Mortgage Today we’re talking about something BIG: what we’re aiming to accomplish with these videos — both business-wise and personally — as we open ourselves up and invite you into our world. 🏡 Our Business Goals for This Series We’re using these videos to build new relationships and help more families achieve their homeownership dreams. Specifically, we're looking for: 🔹 3 new business partners – Realtors – Financial Advisors – CPAs (If you fit in one of these categories, let’s collaborate!) 🔹 2 new clients – Anyone looking to purchase – Anyone wanting to refinance 🔹 1 referral – From someone already in our amazing database ❤️ Simple. Powerful. Relationship-driven. 🎤 Now for the fun part… our rapid-fire Q&A! 👉 Favorite color? Lee: Red ❤️ Jeff: Blue 💙 (Yes, the shirt says it all.) 👉 Favorite car you’ve ever owned? Lee: A classic 1967 Mustang — timeless muscle. 🚗🔥 Jeff: His beloved 1970 Firebird — and he’s still hoping to find another one someday. 👉 Stranded on a desert island… one food for life? Lee: Steak, medium rare. (He even included the temperature!) 🥩 Jeff: Tried to cheat with “salad bar”… wasn’t allowed 😂 Final answer: Pizza. Endless options, endless comfort. 🍕 This series is all about connection — who we are, what we love, and how we help our clients and partners every day. Come back for Video 3… it only gets better from here! 🔥 Hashtags #Realtors #CPA #FinancialAdvisor #HomeBuyers #Refinance #JeffMarkell #GrandpaMortgage #LeeKorengold #HomeLoanLee #EmpireHomeLoans #MortgageBrokerLife #BusinessPartners #MortgageExperts #CaliforniaMortgages #JeffAndLeeExposed

📣 Jeff and Lee Exposed – Video 1 | Meet the Guys Behind the Mortgages - Welcome to Video 1 of our brand-new 30-video series: Jeff and Lee Exposed — where we open up, have some fun, and let you get to know the real people behind the mortgage magic. 😄🎥 👋 Hi, I'm Lee Korengold — Home Loan Lee. 👋 And I'm Jeff Markell — Grandpa Mortgage. Together, we’re proud mortgage professionals with Empire Home Loans, and today we’re kicking off a journey that’s all about honesty, connection, and a whole lot of industry insight. So… why Empire Home Loans? Because it’s simply the best broker platform out there. With access to 40+ lenders, we can help you with virtually any loan scenario, from simple to complex. Plus, the culture here is unbeatable — incredible leadership, respect for everyone, and the freedom to serve our clients the right way. 🏆🤝 Before joining Empire, we came from the mortgage banking world — but the pricing, loan options, and flexibility just weren’t meeting our standards. At Empire? ✨ We can shop the entire market ✨ We can offer more programs ✨ We can deliver better results ✨ And we can do it all with transparency and heart Between the two of us, we have 50 years — that’s 5-0 YEARS — of mortgage experience. We’ve seen it all, solved it all, and helped thousands of clients across California. 🏡💼 And now, thanks to our marketing guy Daniel (a.k.a. “Crazy Marketing Guy”), we’re taking on the challenge of creating 30 videos together — sharing who we are, how we got here, and what we’re bringing to you. So buckle up. This is us — unfiltered, real, and ready to bring you value, laughs, and a ton of mortgage wisdom. 🔥🙌 Video 1… done! See you tomorrow for the next one. #JeffMarkell #GrandpaMortgage #LeeKorengold #HomeLoanLee #EmpireHomeLoans #MortgageExperts #MeetYourBrokers #MortgageAdvice #BrokerLife #CaliforniaMortgage, Oregon Mortgage

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